The “Ultra Vires” Doctrine in Company Law

The ultra vires doctrine constitutes a fundamental principle of English company law, which historically finds its roots in the case of Ashbury Railway Carriage and Iron Co Ltd v Riche (1875). The phrase ultra vires means “beyond the powers” and, as such, cannot be monopolised exclusively in the field of company law. In legal science, […]

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